Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

Victory grange of Wilmington held an
open meeting at its hall Friday evening,
July 1st The program was arranged for
and carried out chiefly by the young PEG
Pile After a song by Bessie Convey instru-
mental music by Della Boyd, recitation
by Jessie Clark, and a defamation by Fred
May, came the discussion of the resolution,
THAT the country holds out greater induce
ments to young men than the city The
discussion was very interestingly and earn
estly carried on by six young men of the
grange The advantages and disadvan-
tages of country and city life were mar
shalled with much skill the physical so
cial intellectual, financial and moral as
poets Of the question were dwelt upon and
discussed in a manner which showed that
the speakers had given much thought and
consideration to the subject. Some of the
points made were excellent, and the whole
debate was conducted with such ability as
should warn "elder grangers" to look well
TO their laurels or they will be borne away
10y their juniors. The decision was in the
affirmative Next came a very pleasant
feature of the evening, the Question box"
These questions, furnished by members of
the grange were read in turn by the wor-
thy master, and some one was called upon
by him to answer. The following is the
list, with abbreviated replies
AT what hour of the day should far
mers commence their work and at what
hour should they close their labors y An
swer by J. NJ. Bassett The time should
vary according to circumstances. Usually
farmers should commence at sunrise and
close at sunset.
'When strangers meet casually should
they salute each other y Answer by the
Rev. Mr.. Phelps In the city. no in the
country he thought it very pleasant TO do
so.
What is the greatest accomplishment a
young lady can possess = Answer by Mrs
f. A. Fitch Could not particularize
thought good health, sunny disposition,
intelligence, coupled with desire to learn
TO work and be useful in the word ought to
be considered among the most important
after these music painting and other accom-
plishments that would better qualify them
for home makers" might be considered.
Which is the best variety of hens for
farmers to keep - Several answered, "The
variety that will lay the most eggs
What is the best time to cut grass for
hay y was replied to by L. w Boyd The
time when it is in blossom is the best time ;
rather before than after
What style of young men do young la
dies most admire :" Some one answered a
dude" E. A. Fitch being called upon to
young lady, If sensible, industrious and
thrifty herself, she would most likely ad-
mire that style of young man. If vain and
empty headed she would probably prefer
the lavender perfumed, the tobacco-fRvor
ed, spider-legged young dude" 1t re
quires good sense to appreciate good sense
sometimes and while he would rather
young ladies should speak for themselves
he thought most of those with whom he
was acquainted preferred the former to
latter style.
Are women really superior to men in
intellect and are they better looking z"
Answered by Mrs. H. B. Ware, who horri-
fled one side of the house and electrified
the other by saying that in the grange she
Thought they were. This last question be-
ing answered thus presumptiously, it was
decided to give the ladies full swing at
the next regular meeting, July 30, and call
it 'woman's night" Accordingly com
mittee of arrangements was appointed con
sisting of Mrs. H. B, Ware, Mrs. Clark
Chandler and Mrs. f. A Fitch. At this
meeting it is expected that good looks"
and superior intellects" will exhibit them
selves p.